Ryan McKenzie

Aircraft types: Beechcraft King air 200, Cessna Citation 560, Pilatus PC-12

• Performed scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance on medical aircraft, including airframes, engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and medical equipment.
• Reduced downtime for aircraft by effectively troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure maintenance activities adhere to Transport canada regulations, aviation safety standards and specific requirements for medical aircraft operation.
• Work under tight time constraints, especially in cases where aircraft are needed for emergency medical evacuation or patient transport.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabricating and assembling components.
• More than 5 years combined experience in aircraft sheet metal repairs, modifications and STC installations (king air 200)
• Respond to emergency situations where aircraft have become stranded or disabled in remote areas due to mechanical failure, or other unforeseen events.

Aircraft type: Beechcraft 1900D

• Performed repairs on aircraft engines, including replacing components, repairing mechanical failures, and conducting performance tests.
• Inspected and repaired aircraft fuel systems, including fuel tanks, lines, pumps, and filters
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring and connections, replaced faulty electrical components such as lights, avionics, and power generation units.
• Perform engine runs and system checks (both on the ground and in flight) to ensure the aircraft operates within the manufacturers specifications after repairs or modification.

Aircraft type: Beechcraft 1900D

• Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed, contributing to accurate tracking and accountability.
• Adapted quickly to changing priorities or unforeseen challenges during high-pressure situations.
• Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
• Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
• Improved aircraft safety by conducting thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.

Aircraft types: Hawker 748, Cessna Caravan 208, Beechcraft 1900C/D, De havilland Dash-8, Pilatus PC-12

• Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
• Perform daily inspection checks on company aircraft checking oils, tire pressures, oxygen pressures, exterior lights.
• Assist ground crews in aircraft towing and aircraft positioning in hangar or ramp for loading and unloading a variety of goods.(Fuel, cargo.)
• Evaluated new tools and equipment for use in maintenance operations, improving productivity while maintaining quality standards.

Aircraft Types: Citations 500/560, Citations 650/750, Beechcraft king air 350

• Kept aviation ground support equipment in working condition by completing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Diagnosed malfunctions using advanced diagnostic equipment, resulting in faster problem resolution.
• Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
• Minimized component replacement costs through careful evaluation of part condition during disassembly process.

Aircraft types: Beechcraft King air 200, cessna citation 560, cessna 185/206/210, Beech baron 58

• Help senior technicians with pre-flight, Post-flight and periodic inspections to ensure they were airworthy.
• Assist in identifying potential issues through visual inspections, using tools like micrometers and boroscopes.
• Assist in preparing or setting up tools and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Observe and assist in diagnosing mechanical, electrical , and avionics issues
• Worked closely with experienced mechanics to gain practical knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures
• seek guidance on complex tasks and learned from hands on experience.